Articles of Faith -3 of 6-

GRACE IN REGENERATION

We believe that in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated or born again; that new birth is a change of heart wrought by the Holy Spirit, whereby we become partakers of the divine nature and a holy disposition is given, leading to the love and practice of righteousness. It is a work of God's free grace conditioned upon faith in Christ and made manifest by the fruits we bring forth to the glory of God.

Places in the Bible Where Taught

1. John 3:3; John 3:6-7; 1 Cor 2:14; Rev 14:3; 21:27
2. 2 Cor 5:17; Ezek 36:26; Deut 30:6; Rom 2:28-29; 5:5; 1 John 4:7
3. John 3:8; James 1:16-18; I Cor 1:30; Phil 2:13
4. 1 Peter 1:22-25; 1 John 5:1; Eph 4:20-24; Col 3.9-11

 REPENTANCE AND FAITH

We believe that repentance and faith are sacred duties, and also inseparable graces wrought in our souls by the regenerating spirit of God; whereby, being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession and supplication for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest, and King, relying on Him alone as the only and all sufficient savior.

Places in the Bible Where Taught

1. Mark 1:15; Acts 11:18; Eph 2:8; 1 John 5:1
2. John 16:8; Acts 2:37-38; Acts 16:30-31
3. Luke 18:13; Luke 15:18-21; James 4:7-10; 2 Cor 7:11; Rom 10:12-13; Ps 1:51
4. Rom 10:9-11; Acts 3:22-23; Heb 4:14; Ps 12:6; Heb 1:8; 7:25; 2 Tim 1:12

GOD'S PURPOSE OF GRACE

We believe that election is the gracious purpose of God, according to which He generates, sanctifies and saves sinners. It is perfectly consistent with the free agency of man and in no way interferes with the salvation of any individual.

It is a most glorious display of God's sovereign goodness, and is infinitely wise, holy and unchangeable. It excludes boasting and promotes humility. It encourages the use of means in the highest degree.

Places in the Bible Where Taught

1. 2 Tim 1:8-9; Eph 1:3-14; 1 Peter 1:1-2; Rom 11:5-6; John 15:16; John 4:19
2. 2 Thes 2:13-14; Acts 13:48; John 10:16; Matt 20:16; Acts 15:14
3. Exo 33:18-19; Matt 20:15; Eph 1:11; Rom 9:23-24; Jer 31:3; Rom 11:28-29; James 12:17-18; 2 Tim 1:9; Rom 11:32-36
4. 1 Cor 4:7; 1 Cor 1:26-31; Rom 3:17; 4:16; Col 3:12; 1 Cor 15:10; I Peter 5:10; 1 Thess 2:12-13; I Peter 2:9; Luke 18:7
5. 2 Tim 2:10; 1 Cor 9:22; John 6:37-40; 2 Peter 1:10
6. 1 Thes 1:4-10
7. Romans 8:28-31; Isa 42:16; Romans 11:20

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